A Supply Management Specialist is needed for an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment in the Ankeny, IA area. This role is focused on managing part deliveries, monitoring supplier performance, and performing data analysis to support sourcing and procurement operations within a manufacturing environment.
location: Ankeny, Iowa
job type: Contract
salary: $17.25 - 27.80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Manage purchased parts delivery for internal and external suppliers across multiple locations.
- Support entry-level sourcing and Enterprise Product Delivery (EPDP) and Order Fulfillment (EOFP) processes.
- Develop and enforce strategies and contracts for low-value, low-complexity commodities.
- Assist with cost modeling, spend analysis, and make-vs-buy studies.
- Resolve invoice issues and perform data analysis.
- Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues.
- Utilize the Achieving Excellence process to monitor and manage supplier performance.
- Conduct complex quality tests, inspections, and analyses using independent judgment.
- Execute supply chain planning activities within defined frameworks.
- Contribute to business cases and continuous improvement ideas for existing operations.
- Ensure all work adheres to organizational policies, regulatory codes, and standard procedures.
- Data Collection and Analysis.
- Verbal Communication.
- Action Planning.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Computer Skills.
- Data Control.
- strong communication skills.
- Good typing/computer/Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
- SAP experience.
- Experience with inventory / parts in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with suppliers.
- Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education.
- 4 year degree Business related or Supply Management.
- Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months).
- Very limited (0 to 3 months).
qualifications:
- Experience level: Entry Level
- Education: High School
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
